Sunday, February 28, 2021

February Daffodil

5.5x5.5 watercolor on Arteza 110 lb sb paper done a few days ago in anticipation of spring coming on 20 March. This was painted with a #1 rigger/script liner brush wet on dry. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Mums and RC Cola Boxes

15x11 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper, a painting done on location at a downtown antique store paint out years ago. This work is SOLD. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith

Friday, February 26, 2021

Peaceful Rose

8x8 watercolor floral on Masters Premium 140 lb cold press paper done over this past weekend using some of my peace rose reference photos from studio flowers. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Rooster Time

5.5x8.5 watercolor on Masters paper in sketchbook done over this past weekend using an old rooster reference photo. I liked the dark green and indigo blue colors in his tail feathers. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Kitty Face

5.5x5.5 watercolor in Arteza sketchbook done yesterday from old cat reference photos. I liked this one because it only shows the viewer a portion of the cat's face with its eyes front and center. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Javelina Hog

8.5x6 mixed media on tinted ColorSketch paper done a few weeks ago for a WetCanvas online contest. For this wild hog I used black India ink and Montana acrylic markers. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Monday, February 22, 2021

'ritaville for National Margarita Day

7.5x11 watercolor, 140 lb cold press paper. I painted this while in Albuquerque in 2009. I used Winsor Newton paper and travel kit. Colors: Cadmium yellow pale, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow hue, cobalt blue, burnt sienna, cadmium red pale, sap green, burnt umber, alizarin crimson, and viridian. Since today is National Margarita Day I posted this then ordered a frozen one with lime and a rim of salt along with some hot Tex Mex food. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith

Sombrero

6x4 watercolor on Strathmore print making paper done first week of this month, another imaginary man in a sombrero hat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith...